Dear Ryan,

I miss you so much more then you know. I was amazed at how many people came to the funeral home and the funeral service. I got the chance to meet some of your friends. They were all so amazing just like you. They’ve helped us and we helped them. One of the girls you were friends with walked up to me and mom, without knowing who we were or how we knew you, and gave us a hug and said she’s sorry and every time she saw me she would give me a hug and check how I was doing. She reminded me of you in the way because she made sure that I was okay even though she was upset. You touched the lives of so many people and have made a huge impact on everyone you’ve met. You are my hero ry. You’ve taught me not to take life for granted and to live life to the fullest. I’m proud to call you my cousin and I’m so thankful for every moment i got to spend with you. I know during last week you were sitting up there with a cold beer in your hand yelling at us not to cry or be upset because you always wanted people to smile. Please watch over us all ry. This past week has been like a nightmare we can’t wake up from. But I know you’re watching over us. I love you Ry Ry. This isn’t goodbye because if I said goodbye it would mean I’d never see you again but I know that one day I will. You better save me a spot right next to you Ryan Bailey. Rest east bud, I’ll see you soon♥